The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1887-07-14

Spartanburg, which will be refunded on
presentation of certificate of exhibit.
Warren DuPre, Secretary and Treasurer.
We take pleasure in calling attention
of our readers to the prospectus. of the
Wilmington Star, to be found in another
column. The Star is the oldest daily in
the State and one Of the best in the land.
Wake County Horticultural Society
held at the Marlborough House yesterday
at 4 p. m. an important meeting, for the
purpose of hearing report of "Grape
Show" Committee. There is a fair pros
pect of success.
The first bale of new cotton was
raised in Georgia and sold at auction on
the floor Of the cotton exchange in New
York on the Sth inst. at 20 cents per
pound; it's real market value, however,
was about 8 or 10 cents per pound. ~
We see that a brute in a neighboring
State has been arrested for beating his
wife most cruelty. We want the chivalric
manhood of the South to put a stop to
such conduct by enacting laws that will
bring these brutal husbands to the whip
ping post.
The Racket Store is one Of the most
popular resorts in the city for those
who have trading to do. A new line
Of goods is advertised in this issue. If
you need anything in his line, you can do
no better than to 60 to see the display of
goods to be found there
ALI honor to the farmers of the good
old county of Warren. The Gazette says:
"Surely Warren county must be improv-
ing. Last year we bought a great deal of
corn, meal, hay, oats and fodder. This
year there has not been a pound of either
brought into the county"
CONCORD, N. c., July IL.
Active and ample preparations are be-
ing made here for the immense crowd
that will attend the Institute on the 18th
18th and 18th inst The programe will
be carried out and the largest and~most
successful institute will be held that we
have ever had. in the State. Crops fine
and farmers jubilant. Expect a good
crowd tomorrow. ,..-... .. Z.
Mr.. S. Ohio Wilson has just shown
us some elegant ripe grapes from his
vineyard just south of the city. They
are of the Hartford and Champion variety.
He also has some Ives grapes which are
nearly ripe. He. will begin, shipping
shortly. The improvement in grape cul-
ture in this vicinity is quite remarkable.
There are a number of vineyards within
a few miles Of Raleigh. Extensive prep
a~rations are making also for shipping.
A beautiful Register from this Insti-
tute is at hand. Itcomesf from the press Of
Thomas, Recess & Co. Oak Ridge Insti-
tute goes steadily forward, not only in
numbers but in the character of it's in
struction. The course of study has been
extended, and the number Of Teachers in
creased. A Department of Telegraphy,
under a practical operator, has been added.
If one wants to prepare for the higher
Colleges or Universities, for Business, for
Teaching, OF for any practical duty Of
life, he should send for one of these beau
tiful catalogues. Address, J. A & M. H.
Holt, Oak Ridge, N. G. OK
1t was the good fortune of the Editor
to be present at some pleasant gatherings
of farmers last week-onei in St. Matthews
township, and one at Auburn The
farmers are greatly encouraged. The
magnificent prospects for bountiful crops
and the spirit Of awakening which seem to
have seized the great body Of the farmers
of the State inspire a cheerfulness that is
really refreshing. The Alliance at Auburn
received ten application for membership
and the good people constituting that
pleasant little crowd handed us the names
Of q subscribers with the money. What
editor couldn't feel happy with such
treatment? Thanks, friends.
IF the next State Fair is not a grand
success, it will not be the fault of the
officers and executive committee. They
arc mt 7cO3i6. zaa1OuSlv earneSt1v and